HelpPRO: Veterans and Families Initiative

Veterans and Families Initiative	Last Updated: 11/19/2008


Office and Contact Information

Veterans and Families Initiative 750 Astor Avenue 2nd floor Bronx, NY 11432	Phone: (646) 957-0853 Fax: (212) 307-7896 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here Website: www.jbfcs.org Contact: Alice Psirakis, LCSW

Veterans and Families Initiative 521 west 239th Street Riverdale, NY 10463	Phone: (646) 957-0853 Fax: (212) 307-7896 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here Contact: Alice Psirakis, LCSW

Gender: N/A

Office Hours:

Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 7pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: N/A
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 3 Hours
Weekends: N/A

Accessibility:

Are Accessible by Wheelchair

Are Near Public Transportation


Qualifications

Years of Experience: N/A

Languages Spoken:

Greek

Spanish

Degrees:

MSW

PhD

Credentials and Certifications:

Psychologist, Clinical


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $0
Group: $0
Family: $0

Sliding Scale: No

Free Services:

Advocacy

Community Education

Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Information & Referral

Initial Consultation/Evaluation

One Hour per wk for Returning Troops and Families

Outreach


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Anger Management	Grief/Loss	Self Abuse
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Interpersonal Relationships	Sexual Abuse/Rape
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder	Life Transitions	Sexual Disorders
Behavioral Problems	Multicultural Issues	Sexual Orientation
Bipolar Disorders	Parenting Issues	Sexuality Issues
Career/Employment Concerns	Personality Disorders	Sleep Disorders
Couple or Marital Issues	Phobias	Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Depression	Physical Illness/Impairment	Stress
Domestic Violence	Psychoses/Major Mental Illness	Trauma/PTSD
Education/Personal Development	Psychosomatic	Women's Issues
Family Dysfunction


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adolescents (13-17)	Children (6-12)	Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)	Seniors (60 +)

Specific Populations:

Biracial	Disabled	Military/Veterans
Brain/Head Injured	Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual	Step Families
Chronic Illness	Interracial Families/Couples	Transgendered


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Advocacy	Crisis Intervention	Outreach
Behavioral	Education Consultation	Play Therapy
Behavioral Medicine	Information and Referral	Psycho-Educational
Case Management	Long-Term	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Cognitive/Behavioral	Meditation/Relaxation	Social Support

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Group	Peer Support
Educational or Psycho-Educational	Individual	Supervision/Consultation
Family Systems


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Christian

Jewish

Muslim

Multi-cultural Experience:

African-American

Hispanic


Professional Associations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Groups


Veterans Psychoeducation Group

No description provided. Please see contact information below.

Group Focus:

Trauma/PTSD
Life Transitions
Interpersonal Relationships

Group Status:
Group Type:

Forming
Educational

Member Age:

Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)

Member Gender:

Any

Location:	Bronx, NY 11432
Phone:	(646) 957-0853

Meeting Day:	Wednesday
Meeting Time:	Afternoon Evening
Meeting Frequency:	Weekly